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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lucy Leeson

BBC newsreader Martine Croxall changes ‘pregnant people’ to ‘women’ during live broadcast

Martine Croxall BBC News X (Organization)

A BBC News presenter has gone viral after replacing the term “pregnant people” to “women” while reading the autocue during a live broadcast.

Martine Croxall was reporting on research from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine that warned of nearly 600 expected heat-related deaths on Saturday (21 June).

Reading from the autocue, the presenter said: “Malcolm Mistry, who was involved in the research, said the aged, pregnant people - women - and those with pre-existing health conditions need to take precautions."

Ms Croxall address the broadcast on X on Sunday and said: "A huge thank you to everyone who has chosen to follow me today for whatever reason. It's been quite a ride.”

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